Cadet CPO1 Ryan Palmquist has been active in all phases of cadet training. He was selected for the position of Coxswain because he leads by example. He is active in school plays and musicals. He was a host when Senator Dallaire visited his school. He has been a competitive curler since he was 12 and has a Bronze Medallion in swimming. He is enrolled at the University of Winnipeg where he is studying political science.